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The sale of Raja Ravi Varma’s original oil painting ‘Yashoda and Krishna’, which stormed past Rs 167 crore earlier this month to become the most expensive Indian artwork, has had ripple effects beyond the auction room. Among collectors of his oleographs — specialised lithographic prints, or chromolithographs, textured to resemble oil paintings — who have…
Oman has taken a major step in reshaping its aviation sector by acquiring SalamAir, with a focus on strengthening connectivity, improving efficiency and supporting long-term economic growth.The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, making it clear that both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue to operate…
Govt Proposes To Do Away With Jail Term NEW DELHI: In a reprieve for first-time offenders, govt has proposed to do away with a jail term of up to three months for driving a vehicle violating the prescribed road safety and air and noise pollution norms.As part of the 784 provisions, across 79 central laws,…
JKSSB issues notification for 239 health and medical education posts under UT cadre recruitment 2026 The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026 inviting applications for 239 UT cadre posts in the Health and Medical Education (HME) Department. The notification has been issued following indents received from…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes a sip of coffee during a year-end press conference at Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday he hopes the massive free-trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European…
At least two US-sanctioned, Iran-linked vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf on Thursday, signalling a possible shift in transit routes even as the US naval blockade entered its third day.Shipowners and traders are closely tracking movements through the strategic waterway, with only a limited number of vessels attempting crossings amid…
Actress Celina Jaitly took to social media to reflect on the bittersweet nature of Holi, unveiling her sadness and nostalgia for a past life that feels distant. As she navigates life in a foreign land, she grapples with overwhelming emotions stemming from loss, including cherished memories of family and heritage. Actor Celina Jaitly shared a…
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has reacted cautiously but positively to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that he could use frozen Russian assets to pay for entry into Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning…
Iran lawmaker on Peace talks in Pakistan A member of Iran’s parliamentary national security and foreign policy committee, Mahmoud Nabavian, has criticised recent negotiations with the United States held in Pakistan, calling the decision to raise Tehran’s nuclear programme a “strategic mistake.”In a video clip shared from an interview with SNN TV and later posted…
People and emergency workers gather at location where a holiday event was taking place and then shooting was reported (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to Australia after a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi beach left 11 dead and multiple injured.“Strongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi…
